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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,037.86 and 671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,037.86 and 671.46 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,037.86 = 671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,037.86 = 671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,037.86 × 671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 696,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,881.48/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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